Big changes could be coming to your 401(k)
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that could make it easier for 401(k)s and other workplace retirement plans to offer employees the option of investing some of their savings in alternative investments including private equity, long the …
Tariff rebate checks may sound awesome but they could be ‘quite dangerous’
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff regime is generating so much revenue for the federal government that Washington could eventually return some of that windfall to taxpayers.
Texas-based Firefly made history with its moon landing. Here’s how it’s fueling its next adventures
Firefly Aerospace, the first private company to successfully land upright on the moon, is set to make another high-stakes foray — this time into the stock market. Firefly’s stock will begin trading on the Nasdaq Thursday morning under the ticker …
Here’s what could happen if Trump brings the National Guard to DC
President Donald Trump this week reignited his threat that the federal government will take over and “run” Washington, DC, after a former Department of Government Efficiency employee was assaulted in an attempted carjacking. This story has been updated with additional …
Democrats delay Texas redistricting again, escalating a standoff with GOP leaders
Texas’ redistricting standoff rose to a new level Friday as Democrats once again denied a quorum to allow the House to consider the GOP-led plan and Republicans responded by threatening more punitive action.
Degrees of Distinction: Prairie View A&M University Honors the Next Generation of Bold Achievers
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), a proud cornerstone of academic excellence and Black educational heritage, is poised to honor a remarkable class of graduates during its 114th Summer Commencement Convocation. The milestone event will take place on Saturday, August 9, …
Degrees of Distinction: Prairie View A&M University Honors Trailblazing Class of 2025 with Legacy, Leadership, and Firsts
In a triumphant celebration of resilience, ambition, and academic excellence, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) will host its 114th Summer Commencement Convocation on Saturday, August 9 at 9:00 a.m. in the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building, affectionately known as …
Howdy, Queen! Texas A&M’s Reanna Santos Crowned Miss Rodeo Texas 2025—Blazing Trails from the Saddle to Science
In a dazzling blend of tradition, grit, and academic excellence, 24-year-old Reanna Santos has been crowned Miss Rodeo Texas 2025, marking a triumphant milestone not only for herself but for the legacy of Texas A&M University. Just one month after …
Rooted in the Community, Rising for Our Children”: Dr. Cleveland Lane, Jr. Launches Historic Campaign for Cy-Fair ISD Board of Trustees
In a school district as vast, vibrant, and evolving as Cypress-Fairbanks ISD—Texas’ third-largest public school district with over 119,000 students—representation that reflects the heartbeat of the community isn’t just important, it’s essential. And that’s exactly what Dr. Cleveland Lane, Jr. …
Rising by Reaching Back: Trustee Renee Jefferson Patterson Champions HCC's VAST Expansion in Northeast Houston
In the ever-evolving story of Houston's educational champions, few names shine as brightly as Renee Jefferson Patterson — a woman whose personal trials transformed into triumphs and whose professional journey is now shaping futures across the Bayou City.
Why the manhunt for a Montana mass shooting suspect has proven exceedingly difficult
Stymied by treacherous terrain and untamed wilderness, authorities are struggling to find an Army veteran suspected of killing four people at a Montana bar last week.
Elon Musk awarded $29 billion pay package from Tesla
Tesla’s board is giving CEO Elon Musk another huge pay day. The company’s latest CEO pay package, worth about $29 billion, comes several months after a Delaware court rejected for a second time Musk’s 2018 performance award following a shareholder …
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley says he’s not part of Trump’s sports council: ‘Definitely a little shocked when my name was mentioned’
Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley said Monday he was surprised to learn he had been named to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition because he had turned down the opportunity earlier this year.
“The People Spoke. The GOP Erased.” – Texas Democrats Fight Back Against Discriminatory Redistricting
In a move that feels ripped from the pages of a dystopian political thriller, Texas Republicans have once again flexed their gerrymandering muscle—this time under the shadow of Donald Trump’s alleged influence and with alarming speed. This past week, the …
First on the Scene, First in the State: HCC’s EMS Program Leads Texas into a Safer Tomorrow
In a city where seconds can mean the difference between life and death, Houston Community College (HCC) is making every heartbeat count. The college’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program has officially claimed the top spot as the No. 1 EMS …

